A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3358831 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3360214 epoch_slot_no: 12214 block_no: 3358674 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-11-10 17:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a82933a5b49878ecdb170092827678fefd66369a2709d6f69c26860e271d52aBlock Operator
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